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The Clay Local School District Salutes Outstanding Student Applicants and School Winners in the Race for the 2011 Wendy's High School Heisman
Clay High School is extending a special congratulations to Jordan Jenkins and Eli Kelley who were named Clay's winners for the prestigious Wendy’s High School Heisman Award. To be eligible for this award, students must display academic aptitude, athletic talent, and community leadership.
The Wendy’s High School Heisman program, awarded in conjunction with the collegiate Heisman, celebrates the achievements of the nation’s top high school seniors both in and out of the classroom. Just as the collegiate Heisman is known for being the top award in college football, the WHSH award is known for being the most prestigious award at the high school level. The award encourages future leadership by recognizing well-balanced lifestyles at an early age.
“Jordan Jenkins and Eli Kelley are future leaders and will represent their school well in the next phase of judging,” said Archie Griffin, the only two-time winner of the prestigious Heisman Memorial Trophy and Wendy’s High School Heisman program spokesperson. “I’m proud to be involved with an award that embodies the spirit of the Heisman tradition of hard work, dedication, and an outstanding record both on and off the field.”
“Jordan and Eli have both shown throughout their high school careers that they embody the Wendy’s High School Heisman lifestyle,” said Todd Warnock, CHS principal. “This award is the perfect way to celebrate their achievements and showcase the outstanding talent at Clay High School.”
Jordan, the daughter of Michelle Russell of West Portsmouth, has participated in basketball and softball during her years at Clay. Eli, the son of Chris Kelley of Lucasville, has participated in soccer, basketball, and baseball during his four years at Clay.
Created in 1994, the Wendy’s High School Heisman program has celebrated youth excellence for 17 years. The program consists of six stages – applicants, school winners, state finalists, state winners, national finalists, and national winners. Entries are initially evaluated by ACT Assessment during the Applicant, State Finalist and State Winner phases, and then passed on to a distinguished panel of judges. Known for the ACT college entrance exam, ACT is a non profit organization offering educational measurement and research services.
Twelve National Finalists are invited to participate in Heisman weekend festivities during an all-expense paid trip to New York City. ESPN2 will feature all 12 National Finalists during the Wendy’s High School Heisman Awards Ceremony, which airs in December. |
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